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You could use it as a reference, but in my opinion you cannot report the diagnosis code directly from the H&P only. The (outpatient) operative report must contain the diagnosis and that is what must b... [ Read More ]
I'm having trouble finding information on how to get a physician to do an H&P update for an inpatient planned admit with scheduled operation. For instance, a patient is admitted on 1/12 but the full ... [ Read More ]
Hi - If you search "modifier 27" (with the quote marks around it) in the ED forum, you will find some results. Hopefully one of those will have a solid resource or some insights for you! Best of luck.... [ Read More ]
It's in the CMS State Operations Manual, Appendix A, Survey, Protocol, Regulations and Interpretive Guidelines for Hospitals, which can be found [URL='https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guid... [ Read More ]
In the 2019 OPPS/ASC final rule, it appears CMS published a comment from someone who states they are aware of the planned creation of CPT codes for radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves and SI ... [ Read More ]
I am not an expert on ED billing rules, but per my reading of the Medicare regulations, this would not meet the definition of a Medicare covered service. Per the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, in or... [ Read More ]
Below is from the CMS State Operations Manual, that states all entries in the medical record must be signed, dated, and timed:
"All entries in the medical record must be dated, timed, and authenticat... [ Read More ]
Beaverton/Tigard Chapter Meeting
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
6:30pm-8:00pm
Everest College/Institute
Meeting started at 6:30pm
[B]Welcome/Introductions[/B] President - Lisa Stephens, CPC
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[SIZE=3][FONT=Century Gothic]Siva Mahalingam, president of CubeInfoSolutions is looking for candidates to
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Reimbursement will require you to know which waivers to Medicare coverage and payment policies end May 11. Once the end of the public health emergency PHE for COVID19 was announced by the White House ... [ Read More ]
Will your Medicare claims for these pain management sessions pass a government audit My poor aching back How many times have you heard or said that phrase in your lifetime There are so many products o... [ Read More ]
Is your billing office ready for the 20222023 influenza season For the 20222023 influenza season the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC recommends everyone 6 months of age and older be vac... [ Read More ]
Dig deep to determine location and reason for imaging when coding for DEXA scans. Have you ever wondered why we get smaller as we age From age 25 to 50 the average adult stays at a stable bone density... [ Read More ]
Dodge denials for drug testing by knowing which details demand attention. How often do you experience denials when it comes to your definitive drug testing If the answer is often this article may prov... [ Read More ]